Adult Help @ Youth Meetings
Contact: Monica Hefty ,  248-625-1756   
Teen S.C.E.N.E. meetings are Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Adults willing to spend time, share stories and listen with the teens are needed.  Background check and completion of Protecting God's Children is required of all adults.

Adult Help @ Jr. High Youth Meetings

Contact: Monica Hefty ,  248-625-1756

Jr. High (8th/9th grade) have their own needs and different stories to share.  It is important at this age for them to develop a connection with church other than Mass on Sunday, and to find adults, other than parents, who they can trust and share with.  We strive to provide a fun filled atmosphere, while at the same time developing a safe and trusting place to share.  The aim is to get these young people together twice a month on Sundays from 4:00 - 5:30pm.  Background check and completion of Protecting God's Children is required of all.  

Adult Help - Activites Coordinators for High School

Contact: Monica Hefty ,  248-625-1756

High School meetings meet the first 3 Wednesdays of the month.  For the fourth week of the month we need coordinators to find and organzie fun activites such as Whirly Ball, Laser Tag, Bowling, Card Party Nights, etc.  You plan and organize, I will handle the paperwork and PR in church bulletin and Teen S.C.E.N.E. Newsletter. 

8th/9th Grade Leader Guide

Contact: Monica Hefty , 248-625-1756

Teens have some incredible stories to share!  The 8th/9th grade program provides these teens with learning in a module format.  Four modules are offered each year that consist of three meetings each.  After each module there is a good month break for the youth to (on their own) complete an activity which puts the learning into practice.  All materials, resources, support and lesson plans are provided.  Leader guides are needed for Thursday afternoons from 3-4:45pm and Sunday afternoons from 12:15-2:10pm.  Consider sharing stories with teens!  Background check and completion of Protecting God's Children is required of all adults.

Parish Mentor for a 9th Grade Student
Contact: Monica Hefty , 248-625-1750   
Would you walk with a youth in faith for six months? Mentoring involves approx. one meeting a month. Only the first and last meeting is at the parish - all the others are one-on-one between mentor and student. The 45-60 minute meetings focus on particular Sunday liturgies' scripture readings and need to be done BEFORE the indicated Sunday's Mass.  This helps prepare the student for a fuller experience of Mass, and to take from Mass an enriching message for living daily life.   Readings & reflection questions are provided. 

Background check and completion of Protecting God's Children is required of all adults.

  Home Repair Mission Trips
Contact: Monica Hefty , 248-625-1756   
Two different mission trips in late June and early July, 8-12 grade students and adult leaders work together for a week to repair homes for the poor and elderly. The teams work Monday - Thursday and then enjoy an outing on Friday. Participants must sign up by February because of the long preparation time. Due to the cost involved by the parish, a serious commitment (and deposit) are needed when signing up in February. Preparation meetings will be required.  Background check and completion of Protecting God's Children is required of all adults.

Chaperones of Teens/Service Project
Contact: Monica Hefty ,  248-625-1756  
Chaperones are needed for various student activities throughout the school year.  Soup Kitchen, Children's Village, Lock-Ins, Retreats, Diocesan Youth Gatherings, etc. Drivers need to complete an insurance form, agree to a background check, and complete the Protecting God's Children workshop offered by the Diocese.  Several are scheduled here at St. Dan's, check our calendar and bulletin, or call for details.

Softball coach (June/July)
Contact: Monica Hefty , 248-625-1756  
Coaches are needed to cover the softball games during June and July. The Teen S.C.E.N.E. team plays on the Vicariate of the Lakes league, usually once a week. Practice begins in May. Games on Sundays at 2:00 p.m. League play wraps up with fun day double header and picnic,at the end of July.  Background check and Protecting God's Children is required by all adults.

Youth Ministry Office Assistance

Contact: Monica Hefty , 248-625-1756

Occasionally help is needed making copies, general typing, filing, organizing.  This would be on an as needed basis.  Another yearly big project is assembling the mentoring packets for the Confirmation students.

Working at the soup kitchen ...

On break at the soup kitchen, visiting with patrons.

Playing cards at a Lock-In.

At the annual Ice Cream Sale Fundraiser.

Home Repair Mission